The Ohio General Assembly has recently enacted the Petroleum Activity Tax (PAT). This rule addresses that the suppliers must file returns and remit payments electronically. The first return for the PAT is due November 10, 2014, which reflects activity from July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014. This rule is now final and effective.

Rule 5703-37-03 Supplier must file and pay electronically.

(A) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this rule, each supplier subject to the tax imposed under section 5736.02 of the Revised Code shall file such return and remit payment of the tax liability as follows:

(1) The returns shall be filed electronically by using the Ohio business gateway as defined in section 718.051 of the Revised Code;

(2) The payment shall be made electronically by using the Ohio business gateway as defined in section 718.051 of the Revised Code or in the manner prescribed by rules adopted by the treasurer of state under section 113.061 of the Revised Code.

(B)(1) Any person may apply to the tax commissioner to be excused from the requirement to file and pay electronically under paragraph (A) of this rule. If a form is prescribed by the commissioner for such purpose, which shall be posted on the department of taxation’s web site, the supplier shall complete such form.

(2) The commissioner will notify supplier in writing of the commissioner’s decision. Unless an earlier date is specified in the notice, the excuse shall continue to apply until revoked in writing by the commissioner. The denial or revocation of an excuse under this paragraph is not a final determination of the commissioner and is not subject to further appeal.

(C) Nothing in this rule affects any supplier’s obligation to timely file all returns and timely pay all amounts required by Chapter 5736. of the Revised Code.